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| | Abbey
Farm is associated with conservation of wet grasslands and the recreation of dry
grasslands using seeds gathered from the local area. The most numerous bird
to visit Flitcham is the Pink-footed Goose. Up to 20,000 visit Abbey Farm and
some individuals come back year after year. | |  | Agriculture and wildlife can work well side by side so
why not explore some great farmland locations.
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- Farms can offer some excellent opportunities for nature
watching from birds of prey to small mammals.
| | | Abbey
Farm - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Abbey
Farm, Abbey Farm Organics, Abbey Farm, Flitcham,
King's Lynn, Norfolk. | | Postcode
| PE31 6BT | | Telephone/Fax: | 01485
609094 | | e-mail | organics@abbeyfarm.co.uk | | Map: |
of Abbey Farm. | | Ordnance Survey: | Ordnance
Survey grid reference: TF735266 | | Key
attraction: | Bird watching - geese. | | Essential
kit: | Walking shoes. | | Nature
watching: |
Bird watching. Farmland habitat. Brown Hares. Bats.
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The main attraction, Pink-footed Geese, are only present at certain
times. For information about whether geese are on the farm please
see the Abbey Farm wildlife page on our website .
The farm's bird hide overlooks wetlands, pasture and scrub where
you can see Snipe, Little Owl, Teal, Tree Sparrow and Buzzard.
Ìý Abbey Farm is a working business. Please keep to public
roads and marked foot paths. | | Access: |
Details of the location of public access areas are given in the
public bird hide.
Footpaths: There is just one footpath on Abbey Farm. This is
not a public right of way and is only open at certain times of the
year, to avoid disturbance to wintering wild geese and nesting birds.
Open access: There are two areas of meadowland which are
open to the public throughout the year. These areas are suitable
for dog walking, but always keep your dogs under control.
Disabled access: There is a small car parking area within
50 yards of a bird hide. Access paths and the viewing facilities
are suitable for wheelchair users.
| | Getting there: |
Flitcham is located approx. 10km north east of King's Lynn close
to the 148 King's Lynn to Cromer Road.
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Drive towards Flitcham village, and turn right after the bus shelter
onto Abbey Road. Carry on for half a mile until you reach the farm
buildings. Just beyond these buildings on the right is a sign to
the car park near the public bird hide.
| | Opening times: | Bird
hide open all year. | | Charges: | Free. |
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